The Blues manager was questioned following Saturday's 3-0 win over Tottenham about the fact City will have only played four pre-season games by the time they launch their assault on the Premier League for the 2017/18 campaign.

Manchester United, by comparison, will have played eight matches once they have finished the Super Cup final against Real Madrid.

But Guardiola, who will fly to Iceland with his squad for the final warm-up game against West Ham on Friday, is not fussed about his team's relatively light schedule.

"Maybe it will be better with more games but I like the training, I need it," he said.

"[Bernardo] Silva played in the Confederations and needs to rest. It was good what we have done. We have a good spirit and rhythm.